"Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it.
The time will pass anyway."
Prelude
Ever since I stepped into the world of education, from the little age of 4, I have dreamt of completing a Masters's degree
- not because I have brown, Asian parents and that they told me to, no, but it was because I loved learning. I enjoyed learning
and back then, I thought Master's was the end of learning, but as I grow older, I am realising that learning is endless.
The quote by Earl Nightingale appeared to me during my GCSEs, where I felt like giving up due to the pressure around me from teachers,
family and indirectly, my peers. I was going to fail - I should forget what I dreamt of. September 2023,
I am a student at University of Greenwich, studying Masters in Web Design and Content Planning, with many more dreams to accomplish.
Hi, I am Latifa. Welcome to my page!
Who is Latifa?
I am a 21 - soon-to-be - 22 year old, born and raised in London, England. I am a British Bangladeshi -
and the first in my extended family to be born in a foreign country and reach this level of education.
My family in London is pretty small, consisting of my parents, a younger brother and a baby sister.
In Bangladesh, I am from Barlekha, a sub-district in the district of Moulvibazaar, in the metropolitan
city of Sylhet, known for its tea garden and tropical forests.
I recently graduated from Queen Mary University of London with a Bachelor's in Marketing and Management
and currently studying Master's in Web Design and Content Planning at the University of Greenwich.
I have been a very creative child since I was little, with a vivid imagination and actively engaging
in various forms of artistic expression and innovation, which brings me immense joy and fulfilment.
I believe I am a open-minded individual, receptive to new experiences, and unafraid of taking risks in my
artistic endeavours. My passion for creativity shapes my identity and brings vitality to my life.
My Artistic Endeavours (just a few of them)
I am always seeking to learn and have fun. Being a creative person, I enjoy exploring and taking
on creative activities, whether they continue being a hobby or develop into a long-term project,
a one-time fun experience or a form of therapy.
Mehndi By Tifa
One of my current projects, Mehndi By Tifa, flourished from a hobby that started as a childhood pastime.
The intricate patterns and delicate strokes of henna always fascinated me, and over the years,
I've immersed myself in perfecting its art. Mehndi By Tifa, encapsulates my dedication and love
for this timeless art form whilst I aspire to share the magic of henna with the world. Join me
on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook, as I paint stories of tradition and celebration, capturing the
essence of henna's timeless allure.
Follow the journey of Mehndi by Tifa on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
Party decorating
Being able to transform a space in to a visually appealing and thematic environment enhances
the mood or message of the event/celebration. Ever since my baby sister was born, I have
taken the responsibility of giving her the best experience for celebrations that we celebrate,
especially as a Muslim, Eid and Ramadan are fundamental to our religion and I want my baby sister
to be more engaged with the religion but making it an enjoyable learning experience and a celebration
to look forward to.
Keepsake Baby Blanket
A few of the artistic endeavours I have taken up are because of my baby sister; after 18 years,
my mother had her and I want to give my baby sister the experiences I wasn't able to experience or
have the things I wasn't able to get. Babies do grow up fast before you know it and she most likely
had and has more clothes than I currently own. My family is against waste and as much as I wanted to
donate her clothes to charity, I wanted to create something with those outgrown clothes and gift it
to my sister. Another one of my current projects; keepsake baby blanket, recycling her clothes.
I searched online how to get started, what equipment I needed and the method required. I purchased the
equipment, gathered her clothes and began cutting. I am currently on 300+ square pieces that I have cut
from her clothes, whether it be play-suits/jumpsuits, dresses, trousers, jumpers, vests, scarves, hats
and more, of different materials and textures. I aim to make her a blanket that covers her head-to-toe
no matter how big she grows.
